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Two men trace a raw arc from trauma and overdose to purpose, looking at identity change, masculinity, fitness, and choosing better friends. Practical tools beat platitudes: walk today, lift this week, eat real food, forgive yourself, and start again.

• childhood violence shaping anger and addiction
• finding Dharma Punks and early mindset shifts
• overdose as a catalyst for identity change
• masculinity as capability under control
• cutting toxic ties and choosing real friends
• fitness as antidepressant and stress relief
• nutrition from the perimeter and personalization
• how to restart after slips with grace
• 10-minute walks, sunlight, and simple wins
• how to reach Justin for tech, healing, and talk

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We trace how childhood chaos shaped Nicola’s inner critic, drove workaholism, and made love feel unsafe, then map the tools that rebuilt trust, intimacy, and connection. Practical takeaways include clearing resentment, creating device-free time, and using the Five A’s to strengthen partnerships.

• childhood patterns imprinting self-blame and anxiety
• disordered eating and body judgment in university culture
• career redirection, workaholism, and dating sabotage
• trauma-informed therapy and psychedelic-assisted insights
• building self-trust to risk love and repair
• attention and quality time over constant distraction
• clearing resentments before communication tactics
• practical framework using the Five A’s for longevity
• health costs of suppressed anger and unspoken needs

Follow me on Instagram: bh_lifeiscrazy. Let me know you came from the podcast and I’ll follow you back
Go to getMNLY.com. Check it out, takes the guesswork out of what your body is missing and what your body needs
Subscribe at brandonheld.com and support the show
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Their supplements have been developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, they develop precise, evidence-based solutions that are tailored uniquely to each individual.

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We share a raw path from childhood abuse and lifelong depression to a hard stop with addiction, a surprising love story, and a steady rebuild through truth, service, and purpose. The core message is simple and fierce: you matter, it’s never too late, and your story is your gold.

• childhood discipline and its lasting scars
• identity shaped by not being good enough
• success followed by self-sabotage and MDD
• the Intervention night and “it is enough” moment
• quitting cocaine cold turkey and seeking help
• learning to tell the truth and be a partner
• reframing success as service, purpose and joy
• preventing suicide by choosing tomorrow
• writing as healing and owning your story
• gratitude practice and mindset shifts
• practical invitations to change today

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Go to my website, brandonheld.com, and subscribe to the podcast

Go to getMNLY.com. Check it out, takes the guesswork out of what your body is missing and what your body needs

Subscribe at brandonheld.com and support the show
Follow on YouTube: Buckeye Battle Cry Show, a college football podcast

Their supplements have been developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, they develop precise, evidence-based solutions that are tailored uniquely to each individual.

https://www.getmnly.com/

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